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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Fireworks are illegal within the Abilene city limits, including the Lake Fort Phantom area, as city officials prepare for increased fire danger during the Fourth of July holiday. The City of Abilene is closing Kirby Lake Park at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, Saturday, Jul...
Fireworks were flying off the shelves at Sky King Fireworks as shoppers packed the store ahead of what could be an especially big Fourth of July celebration.
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The Great American State Fair temporarily closed on Friday due to extreme heat conditions in Washington, D.C.
In a video shared from outside Madison Square Garden, Chief Timothy Beaudette delivered a string of Swift-inspired one-liners.
The "Life of a Showgirl" singer and NFL star donated $2 million to Parton's charity.
Texas is moving toward a statewide reading list for public schools that includes biblical passages.
As thousands of Texans hit the road and prepare to celebrate Independence Day, state troopers and local fire officials are reminding residents to put safety first this Fourth of July weekend. The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched its annual Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE)...
A couple arrested for climbing to the top of the Empire State Building appeared unfazed by the ordeal, sharing a makeout session in front of cameras.
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Turnout for jury summons is seeing a significant decrease, according to District Judge Jeff Propst. The decrease follows a change to the jury cards sent by mail. Propst said Taylor County has used the former, larger cards for decades before making the recent cha...
Trump will kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a visit to Mount Rushmore, the South Dakota monument where he has previously suggested adding his own face.
This Fourth of July, a historic American flag that has traveled the world will complete its journey with a special escort into the nation's capital.
New changes could soon be coming to the Pentagon's worldwide school system after years of concerns about the growing role of DEI in the classroom.
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ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Almost 5,000 miles away from where the sport was created in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, a group of Abilene women gather to play rugby. But how they found their way to the sport varies. "For me, walking down the hallway in 11th grade, a girl grabbed me and said, 'Wo...
The Supreme Court capped an explosive final week of its term with a string of major rulings.
As Americans celebrate Independence Day during the nation's 250th anniversary year.
Lawmakers are taking a fresh look at one of the CIA’s most notorious Cold War-era programs, reopening questions about secrecy, oversight and whether similar eff
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene is home to a brand-new mural after being selected as one of three winning cities in the Star-Spangled Texas Mural Competition. The contest, organized by Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in partnership with Texas Monthly Studio, aimed to celebrate...
The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup knockout-stage win became the most-watched English-language soccer match in U.S. television history.
Pregnancy Resources of Abilene is expanding its support for expectant and new fathers with the launch of a new program.
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Police bodycam video shows the moments when officers arrested the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and appeared to get engaged.
The Trump administration is taking a more direct role in the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence, reportedly stepping in to limit OpenAI’s new model.
The tourism boost from the World Cup was supposed to create tens of thousands of jobs.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for an 11 month-old boy who is believed to be with a 20-year-old woman. The two were last seen on the 7000 block of West Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas on June 30 at 10:00 AM. 11-month-old Maverick Young h...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest resident, Lewis, a black-and-white ruffed lemur born on June 15. Lewis was born to parents Ozzy and Fleur, marking the first offspring for first-time mom Fleur. Courtesy of the Abilene Zoo "Given how endangered ...
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the U.S. didn't agree to a 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. Experts weighed in on what that means for Americans.
As the economy continues to chug along, positive numbers are often accompanied by astonishing figures.
The Trump administration has added another Ecuadorian gang to the United States' list of foreign terrorist organizations.
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Julie LaPlaca's memoir, "The Love Producer," will be out July 7.
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from World Cup fans who accused the ticket resale company of failing to deliver tickets they said they bought.
Sweetin and the Olsens appeared on the sitcom for 8 seasons from 1987-1995.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Maxie Phillips is an Abilene mom of two, a nurse, and she owns her bougie-on-a-budget ways. Phillips likes to have nice hair, nails, and lashes, but proudly does them herself to save money. "I put things off until I absolutely need it or it's on sale," said Phillips. ...
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